All North America articles
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NewsSati reacts to loss of South Africa’s AGOA status
Table grape organisation says it is focused on protecting the country’s table grape access to the US market
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NewsCatalytic Generators ready to launch SmartRipe
New wireless technology gives fruit ripeners real-time visibility of generator status, Ethy-Gen II levels and ethylene production
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NewsSouth African exporters to lose AGOA benefits in January
The country’s participation in the US AGOA will finally expire at beginning of January 2027
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NewsSouth Africa awaits clarity on AGOA membership
Source: Adobe Stock South Africa has been participating in the AGOA act since the early 2000s, but following years of debate the country may lose that benefit when the US government announces its final decision on the matter today (2 November). Under the act, countries in Africa ...
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NewsBioengineered purple tomato rolls out across Australia
Purple Bliss launched in Victorian independent grocers this month with plans in place for Queensland and New South Wales sales
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NewsMountain Blue strengthens appoints territory managers Rodrigo Cilloniz, Bee Lin and Craig Fulton
The team will work closely with licensees and nursery partners across Mountain Blue’s key international markets
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NewsCalifornia grapes poised for strong December finish
Promotional volumes available through year-end despite early season start
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NewsDel Monte reports earnings growth in third quarter
Group says its acquisition of Del Monte Foods is delivering stronger margins and a more diversified food platform just six months into integration
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NewsIMG Citrus achieves Florida Fair Trade first
Florida-based IMG Citrus has secured Fair Trade USA certification, making it the first citrus grower in the state to achieve the standard
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NewsChiquita CEO warns 2027 could be worst year for bananas in decades
Carlos López Flores said the industry will sell fewer bananas next year as war and weather push up production costs
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NewsBiobest launches autonomous Polly robot for tomato pollination
Polly uses AI-driven image recognition and precision air bursts to pollinate tomatoes autonomously, delivering yield improvements of 2–6 per cent
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NewsUK importer eyes extended cranberry demand beyond Christmas
UK importer Fruit World International said estimated seasonal shipments to contain more than 300mn individual cranberries as good quality fruit expected this season
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NewsMichoacán avocado producers halt harvesting in protest over low prices
Growers also unhappy about government’s new Velagro programme, requiring mandatory labour certificates
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NewsSunkist leverages brand power to drive global citrus growth
Sunkist Growers is eyeing up further growth on the back of an authentic, high-quality proposition
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NewsLimoneira appoints Ryan Young as chief operating officer
Produce operations executive brings more than 25 years of experience across packing, distribution and supply chain management
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NewsJBT Marel launches new coating formula for pineapples
Sta-Fresh Flowable Wax 4000 designed to simplify operations and help more pineapple reach the market in sellable condition
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VideoAsiafruit Insights: Understanding the Asia market
Global industry leaders speak to Asiafruit on the key challenges and opportunities in Asia’s fast-growing markets
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NewsNext-gen bananas another step closer after breeding barrier falls
Yelloway claims significant breakthrough with removal of sterility roadblock in Cavendish propagation
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NewsNew report highlights multibillion-dollar contribution of Mexican avos to US economy
Mexican Hass avocado trade supports more than 37,000 American jobs and contributes US$4.4bn to US GDP
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NewsKorean fruit shines in New York
Thousands of US consumers get a taste of Korean grapes and pears